Alert archive / Minnesota / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Dec 22, 2020, 9:08 PM CST for 42 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 44 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 22, 2020, 9:08 PM CST (03:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 24, 2020, 2:43 AM CST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 42 counties
Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.1 | 1 Ene Maple Plain, MN | PRECIP CHANGED TO SNOW 30 MINUTES AGO AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY STICKING TO GRASSY SURFACES. |
| Dec 23, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 0.4 | Nws Chanhassen, MN | |
| Dec 23, 12:30 PM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Ne Chokio, MN | |
| Dec 23, 3:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 1 Ene Maple Plain, MN | 4 INCHES SINCE 11AM, 12 INCH DRIFTS. |
| Dec 23, 4:30 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Ene Plymouth, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 4:30 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Ene Plymouth, MN | |
| Dec 23, 4:30 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 3 Sw Carver, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 4:30 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 3 Sw Carver, MN | |
| Dec 23, 5:00 PM CST | SNOW 3 | St. Michael, MN | SEVERAL FOOT HIGH DRIFTS IN YARD. MEASUREMENT ON SNOW BOARD. |
| Dec 23, 5:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Lakeville, MN | |
| Dec 23, 5:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nne Waseca, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 5:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nne Waseca, MN | |
| Dec 23, 5:55 PM CST | SNOW 3.2 | 7 Se Pleasant Lake, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 5:55 PM CST | SNOW 3.2 | 7 Se Pleasant Lake, MN | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.2 | 3 E Richfield, MN | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 2 Sw Chanhassen, MN | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.4 | Bloomington, MN | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.7 | 2 Ne Minneapolis, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.7 | 2 Ne Minneapolis, MN | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 5.9 | 5 Nne Miesville, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 5.9 | 5 Nne Miesville, MN | |
| Dec 23, 7:10 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 4 Sw Lakeville, MN | AVERAGE OF MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS FROM 3.5 TO 7 INCHES. |
| Dec 23, 7:50 PM CST | SNOW 5 | North Mankato, MN | DRIFTS UP TO 2FT MEASURED AS WELL. |
| Dec 23, 7:55 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 1 Nnw Owatonna, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 7:55 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 1 Nnw Owatonna, MN | |
| Dec 23, 8:50 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Winthrop, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 8:50 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Winthrop, MN | |
| Dec 23, 8:53 PM CST | SNOW 6.8 | Spring Lake, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 8:53 PM CST | SNOW 6.8 | Spring Lake, MN | |
| Dec 23, 9:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 1 Ene Maple Plain, MN | SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. SPOTTER ESTIMATED A 3 FOOT DRIFT ON THEIR PROPERTY. |
| Dec 23, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Red Wing, MN | |
| Dec 23, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | Roseville, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-RM-90 ROSEVILLE 0.5 NE. |
| Dec 23, 10:30 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 2 N Golden Valley, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-HN-5 NEW HOPE 2S. |
| Dec 23, 11:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Lakeville, MN | . |
| Dec 23, 11:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Lakeville, MN | |
| Dec 23, 11:00 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 1 Ne Centerville, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-AA-75 CENTERVILLE 0.7 NE. |
| Dec 23, 11:30 PM CST | SNOW 9 | 2 Sw Maple Grove, MN | RANGE WAS 8 TO 10 WITH MOST AROUND 9 INCHES. |
| Dec 23, 11:50 PM CST | SNOW 7 | 6 Se Hastings, MN | AVERAGE STORM TOTAL. MEASUREMENTS RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES. BLOWING SNOW. |
| Dec 24, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 2 Sw Chanhassen, MN | CORRECTION: UPDATED STORM TOTAL FOR CHANHASSEN WFO. |
| Dec 24, 12:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8.2 | 2 Sw Chanhassen, MN | UPDATED STORM TOTAL FOR CHANHASSEN WFO. |
| Dec 24, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 8.7 | 3 E Richfield, MN | CORRECTION: UPDATED STORM TOTAL. |
| Dec 24, 12:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8.7 | 3 E Richfield, MN | UPDATED STORM TOTAL. |
| Dec 24, 1:00 AM CST | SNOW 7.2 | 1 Se Fridley, MN | STORM TOTAL. |
| Dec 24, 1:30 AM CST | SNOW 7 | 2 Ene Woodbury, MN | SNOWFALL RANGE BETWEEN 4 AND 9 INCHES. MOST WERE AROUND 7 INCHES. DRIFTS UP TO 18 INCHES. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 47 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1598 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 850 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 949 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
995 WWUS43 KMPX 230308 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...HIGHLY IMPACTFUL SYSTEM TO BRING A LIST OF HAZARDS WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .A significant change in the weather is coming on Wednesday. A Blizzard Warning is in effect Wednesday and Wednesday night west of a line from Mille Lacs Lake to Waseca, including the western Twin Cities metro. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Wednesday afternoon and night along I-35 from Faribault County north to Chisago and Kanabec counties, including the remainder of the Twin Cities metro. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for northwest Wisconsin late Wednesday afternoon and evening. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Albert Lea to Eau Claire. Snow will develop early Wednesday morning across western Minnesota, with light rain or drizzle farther east. Temperatures will start in the 30s but will plummet during the day following a cold front, falling below zero overnight. This will turn the rain to heavy snow very quickly early Wednesday afternoon across eastern Minnesota. Wet conditions, heavy snow, and temperatures falling into the teens will likely result in flash freeze with dangerous travel conditions through Wednesday night. Snow will continue into Wednesday evening area wide, then taper off after midnight. Total accumulation will range from 5 to locally 9 inches across east central Minnesota, 3 to 6 inches across western Minnesota, and 2 to 5 inches in Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph will develop behind the cold front. Gusts of 60 mph are possible across western Minnesota, with 50 to 55 mph gusts farther east. Considerable blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions are expected. Travel will become very dangerous Wednesday and Wednesday night. Wind chills dropping to 20 below to 35 below zero will be especially dangerous to those that may become stranded. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1200Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1200Z-201224T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049-050-057-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1200Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1600Z-201224T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Willmar 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Todd, Morrison, Stearns, Benton and Kandiyohi Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1200Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Mille Lacs- Including the city of Princeton 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Mille Lacs County. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ083-084-091-092-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T1600Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Waseca, Martin and Faribault Counties. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ058-065-073-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T1200Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1600Z-201224T1200Z/ Meeker-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Meeker, Renville and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ074-082-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T1200Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Brown-Watonwan- Including the cities of New Ulm and St James 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Brown and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ051-059-066>068-075-076-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T1600Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Sherburne-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Nicollet-Le Sueur- Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, St Peter, and Le Sueur 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ077-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Rice- Including the city of Faribault 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Rice County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ063-070-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Washington-Dakota- Including the cities of Stillwater and Hastings 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Washington and Dakota Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ052-053-060>062-069-231200- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T1600Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Scott- Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, and Shakopee 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ045-231200- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Kanabec- Including the city of Mora 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kanabec County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ093-WIZ026-028-231200- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ Freeborn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Albert Lea, Durand, and Eau Claire 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pepin and Eau Claire Counties. In Minnesota, Freeborn County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning and early afternoon will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ024-025-027-231200- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Chippewa, Pierce and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ078-085-231200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Red Wing and Owatonna 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Steele and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ014>016-023-231200- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson 908 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Barron, Polk and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain from the morning and early afternoon will freeze on the roadways as precipitation transitions to snow. Travel is expected to become very dangerous quickly following the transition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Borghoff
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233 WWUS43 KMPX 230908 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGHLY IMPACTFUL SYSTEM TO BRING A LIST OF HAZARDS TODAY AND TONIGHT... .A significant change in the weather is coming this afternoon. A Blizzard Warning is in effect today and tonight west of a line from Mille Lacs Lake to Waseca, including the western Twin Cities metro. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect this afternoon and tonight along I-35 from Faribault County north to Chisago and Kanabec counties east to Barron County, including the remainder of the Twin Cities metro. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from this afternoon until tonight for Dunn and Pepin counties east to Eau Claire and Ladysmith. Snow will develop this morning across western Minnesota, with light rain or drizzle farther east. Temperatures will start in the 30s but will plummet during the day following a cold front, falling below zero overnight. This will turn the rain to heavy snow very quickly early this afternoon across eastern Minnesota. Wet conditions, heavy snow, and temperatures falling into the teens will likely result in flash freeze with dangerous travel conditions through tonight. Snow will continue into this evening area wide, then taper off after midnight. Total accumulation will range from 5 to locally 9 inches across east central Minnesota, 3 to 6 inches across western Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph will develop behind the cold front. Gusts of 60 mph are possible across western Minnesota, with 50 to 55 mph gusts farther east. Considerable blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions are expected. Travel will become very dangerous today and tonight. Wind chills dropping to 20 below to 35 below zero will be especially dangerous to those that may become stranded. MNZ085-093-231715- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna and Albert Lea 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ078-WIZ024-231715- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Goodhue-Pierce- Including the cities of Red Wing and River Falls 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pierce County. In Minnesota, Goodhue County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ014-015-023-231715- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Polk-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Hudson 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Polk, Barron and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-231715- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1200Z-201224T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049-050-057-058-065-073-231715- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1600Z-201224T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Todd, Morrison, Stearns, Benton and Kandiyohi Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-051-059-066>068-074>076-082>084-091-092-231715- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Sherburne-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Princeton, Elk River, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Mille Lacs County. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ045-052-053-060>063-069-070-077-231715- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott- Dakota-Rice- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, and Faribault 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kanabec County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ016-231715- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.201223T2100Z-201224T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T1200Z/ Rusk- Including the city of Ladysmith 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rusk County. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ025>028-231715- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T1200Z/ Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 308 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pepin and Eau Claire Counties. In Minnesota, Freeborn County. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
150 WWUS43 KMPX 231650 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGHLY IMPACTFUL SYSTEM TO BRING A LIST OF HAZARDS TODAY AND TONIGHT... .A significant change in the weather is coming this afternoon. Heavy snow, with blizzard conditions have begun in western Minnesota. Snow will continue to spread east this morning, reaching the Twin Cities early this afternoon. Temperatures will plummet this afternoon, falling below zero overnight. This will turn the rain to heavy snow very quickly early this afternoon across eastern Minnesota. Wet conditions, heavy snow, and temperatures falling into the teens will likely result in a flash freeze with dangerous travel conditions through tonight. A Blizzard Warning remains in effect today and tonight west of a line from Mille Lacs Lake to Waseca, including the western Twin Cities metro. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect this afternoon and tonight along I-35 from Faribault County north to Chisago and Kanabec counties east to Barron County, including the remainder of the Twin Cities metro. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from this afternoon until tonight for Dunn and Pepin counties east to Eau Claire and Ladysmith. Snow will continue into this evening area wide, then taper off after midnight. Total accumulation will range from 5 to locally 9 inches across east central Minnesota, 3 to 6 inches across western Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph will develop behind the cold front. Gusts of 60 mph are possible across western Minnesota, with 50 to 55 mph gusts farther east. Considerable blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions are expected. Travel will become very dangerous today and tonight. Wind chills dropping to 25 below to 40 below zero will be especially dangerous to those that may become stranded. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049-050-057-058-065-073-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-051-059-066>068-074>076-082>085-091>093-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Sherburne-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Princeton, Elk River, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ045-052-053-060>063-069-070-077-078-WIZ014-015-023-024-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott- Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Hudson, and River Falls 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ016-025>028-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T1200Z/ Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Pepin, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
116 WWUS43 KMPX 231659 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1059 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGHLY IMPACTFUL SYSTEM TO BRING A LIST OF HAZARDS TODAY AND TONIGHT... .A significant change in the weather is coming this afternoon. Heavy snow, with blizzard conditions have begun in western Minnesota. Snow will continue to spread east this morning, reaching the Twin Cities early this afternoon. Temperatures will plummet this afternoon, falling below zero overnight. This will turn the rain to heavy snow very quickly early this afternoon across eastern Minnesota. Wet conditions, heavy snow, and temperatures falling into the teens will likely result in a flash freeze with dangerous travel conditions through tonight. A Blizzard Warning remains in effect today and tonight west of a line from Mille Lacs Lake to Waseca, including the western Twin Cities metro. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect this afternoon and tonight along I-35 from Faribault County north to Chisago and Kanabec counties east to Barron County, including the remainder of the Twin Cities metro. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from this afternoon until tonight for Dunn and Pepin counties east to Eau Claire and Ladysmith. Snow will continue into this evening area wide, then taper off after midnight. Total accumulation will range from 5 to locally 9 inches across east central Minnesota, 3 to 6 inches across western Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph will develop behind the cold front. Gusts of 60 mph are possible across western Minnesota, with 50 to 55 mph gusts farther east. Considerable blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions are expected. Travel will become very dangerous today and tonight. Wind chills dropping to 25 below to 40 below zero will be especially dangerous to those that may become stranded. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 1059 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049-050-057-058-065-073-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 1059 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-051-059-066>068-074>076-082>085-091>093-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.201223T1800Z-201224T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Sherburne-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Princeton, Elk River, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1059 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ045-052-053-060>063-069-070-077-078-WIZ014-015-023-024-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.201223T1900Z-201224T1200Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott- Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Hudson, and River Falls 1059 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ016-025>028-240100- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T1200Z/ Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1059 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Pepin, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
850 WWUS43 KMPX 231954 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 154 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA... .Travel becoming difficult to impossible this afternoon across much of Minnesota. Heavy snow, with blizzard conditions have begun in western Minnesota and are quickly spreading east toward eastern Minnesota. Rain will transition to snow over western Wisconsin this afternoon. Temperatures are plummeting this afternoon and will fall below zero overnight. Wet conditions, heavy snow, and temperatures falling into the single digits will likely result in a flash freeze with dangerous travel conditions through tonight. A Blizzard Warning now covers all of central and southern Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect along the Minnesota border in western Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from this afternoon until tonight for Dunn and Pepin counties east to Eau Claire and Ladysmith. Snow will continue into this evening area wide, then taper off after midnight. Total snow accumulations of 7 to as much as 11 inches are expected from Mankato, through Twin Cities, and Chisago City in Minnesota. 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected across western Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph have developed over western Minnesota and will spread east across the rest of Minnesota this afternoon. Considerable blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions are occurring. Travel will become very dangerous, if not impossible today and tonight. Wind chills dropping to 25 below to 40 below zero will be especially dangerous to those that may become stranded. MNZ045-052-053-060>063-069-070-077-078-240400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott- Dakota-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing 154 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions in the Twin Cities metro will improve rapidly between 9pm and 11pm as the heaviest snowfall moves away. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-240400- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 154 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049-050-057-058-065-073-240400- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 154 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-051-059-066>068-074>076-082>085-091>093-240400- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Sherburne-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Princeton, Elk River, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 154 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ014-015-023-024-240400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Polk-Barron-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Hudson, and River Falls 154 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, St. Croix and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ016-025>028-240400- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.201223T2100Z-201224T1200Z/ Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 154 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Pepin, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
393 WWUS43 KMPX 232146 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 346 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...TRAVEL IS VERY DIFFICULT AND COULD BECOME IMPOSSIBLE TONIGHT... ...SEVERAL ROADS ARE CLOSED ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA, INCLUDING INTERSTATE 90... .Heavy snow continues across Minnesota and is starting to shift eastward into Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds of 35 to 50 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph continue across Minnesota. Whiteout conditions are occurring with near zero visibility. Travel is very dangerous and could become impossible tonight. Temperatures will continue dropping to below zero overnight with wind chills reaching the 25 below to 40 below zero range by morning. This will be especially dangerous to those that may become stranded. DO NOT TRAVEL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY! A Blizzard Warning now covers all of central and southern Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect along the Minnesota border in western Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Dunn and Pepin counties east to Eau Claire and Ladysmith. Snow will continue into this evening area wide, then taper off after midnight. Total snow accumulations of 7 to as much as 11 inches are expected from Mankato, through Twin Cities, and Chisago City in Minnesota. 3 to 6 inches of snow are expected across western Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-240600- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 346 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. DO NOT TRAVEL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY! * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049-050-057-058-065-073-240600- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 346 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. DO NOT TRAVEL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY! * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-045-051>053-059>063-066>070-074>078-082>085-091>093-240600- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka- Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown- Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 346 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. DO NOT TRAVEL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY! * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ014-015-023-024-240600- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Polk-Barron-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Hudson, and River Falls 346 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, St. Croix and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ016-025>028-240600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 346 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Pepin, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ Borghoff
026 WWUS43 KMPX 240314 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 914 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...SNOW IS EASING, BUT TRAVEL REMAINS VERY DANGEROUS... ...MANY ROADS ARE CLOSED ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA, INCLUDING INTERSTATE 90... .While the snow is slowly diminishing across Minnesota, strong northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph continue. The intense wind is still producing whiteout conditions with near zero visibility in places. Travel is very dangerous. Many roads across southwest Minnesota are closed. Temperatures will continue dropping to below zero overnight with wind chills reaching the 25 below to 40 below zero range by morning. This will be especially dangerous to those that may become stranded, and may be life-threatening! DO NOT TRAVEL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY! A Blizzard Warning remains in effect across all of central and southern Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect along the Minnesota border in western Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Dunn and Pepin counties east to Eau Claire and Ladysmith. Winds will subside slowly overnight, which will allow whiteout conditions to end. A Wind Chill Advisory will replace the Blizzard Warning when it is cancelled. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-241115- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 914 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049-050-057-058-065-073-241115- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 914 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-045-051>053-059>063-066>070-074>078-082>085-091>093-241115- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka- Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown- Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 914 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ014-015-023-024-241115- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Polk-Barron-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Hudson, and River Falls 914 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, St. Croix and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ016-025>028-241115- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 914 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Pepin, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ Borghoff
448 WWUS43 KMPX 240843 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 243 AM CST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...VERY COLD WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED THIS MORNING ... .Wind chill values from 25 below to 35 below zero are expected across much of central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro. Snow has tapered off across the area, but impacts to travel are expected to remain throughout today. Temperatures are expected to warm into the single digits with winds decreasing this afternoon, with wind chills expected to moderate into the -teens below zero. MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-241645- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0009.201224T0900Z-201224T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 243 AM CST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WIZ014-015-023-024-240945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Polk-Barron-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Hudson, and River Falls 243 AM CST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow is tapering off and visibilities have improved overnight. Travel is expected to remain impacted due to single digit temperatures and lingering blowing snow. In addition, light snow or flurries may continue through mid-morning. $$ WIZ016-025>028-240945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T1200Z/ Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 243 AM CST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow is tapering off and visibilities have improved overnight. Travel is expected to remain impacted due to single digit temperatures and lingering blowing snow. In addition, light snow or flurries may continue through mid-morning. $$ BPH
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